curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-how-to-have-a-conversation-about-preferences-and-motivations/6581aa0c6583c53b927defa4.md
The phrase over and over means doing the same thing many times, which can make tasks feel boring or pointless. For example, if you have to check the same type of code over and over for errors, it might start to feel monotonous.
Tom is expressing sympathy for Alice's situation by talking about how doing tasks repeatedly can affect motivation.
Listen to Tom's statement and fill in the missing words, focusing on the feelings described and the repetition of tasks.
That does sound BLANK, Alice. BLANK the same tasks BLANK and over can be BLANK.
frustrating
This word describes feeling upset or annoyed, especially because of problems or obstacles.
Repeating
This word means doing something again or multiple times. It is capitalized.
over
This word, when used twice with and in between, emphasizes the repetition of an action.
demotivating
This word describes something that reduces your desire or willingness to do something.
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